Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
Reexamination Certificate
active
07037339
ABSTRACT:
An implant is disclosed for use in stabilization of one or more bones, for example, adjacent vertebrae. The implant includes two or more coupled structural elements. Each structural element includes a first end spaced apart by a side surface from a second end. The side surfaces of each structural element include at least one recess and the structural elements are coupled by matingly engaging one or more recesses.
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Faegre & Benson LLP
Ramana Anu
Robert Eduardo C.
Zimmer Spine, Inc.
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